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Property Description
This charming California Bungalow is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Complete with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is perfect for a whole host of buyer profiles. An elegant and crisp front and side elevation make this home a showstopper from the minute you pull up. Boasting a highly desirable corner lot, this home sets up perfectly for a future ADU addition. With frontage on two sides, one could imagine a beautiful independently accessed ADU. Clean and manicured landscape, fresh clean paint, and an extra wide driveway with extra parking, give the front elevation plenty of utility without losing any character or charm. Enter an open and expansive family room, complete with recessed LED cans, large windows, wood vinyl floors, and an open concept layout perfectly located next to the kitchen and dining nook. Kitchen is spacious and finished with wood grain custom cabinets, Corian counter tops, tile splash, double bay sink, and quality appliances. The hall bath is finished with stain grade single vanity, Corian tops and a tile surround tub shower combo. All bedrooms are spacious and well lit due to the upgraded dual pane vinyl windows, wood slat window coverings, and wood vinyl floor. Theres no carpet anywhere in the house!!! The garage is a hobbyist's dream with clean epoxy floors, fully finished drywall, cabinet storage, overhead lighting, pull down attic access, and direct home and backyard access. And last but not least, the sprawling back yard is a dream. With tons of grass and room to run, this yard is the benchmark for opportunity. Entertainment and parties are no problem with the spacious covered patio and rolling manicured grass. It also opens the possibility for large expansion, and/or future ADU opportunities. Other great features include, extra driveway parking, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, ceiling light fixtures, newer LED recessed cans, upgraded base, window coverings, spacious covered patio, potential RV or auto parking, and so much more. Call immediately for details..
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 285 S James St
General
- Sold For: $945,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW25254225
- Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, See Remarks
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Cabana, Concrete, Covered, Lanai, Patio, Open Patio, Porch, Slab
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Concrete, Paved, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage (Two Doors), Guest
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Other (OTHR)
- Driving Directions: James/Chapman/Palmyra
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: Orange Unified
- Elementary School: JORDAN
- Middle School: SANTIA
- High School: ELMOD2
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch, Traditional
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Disability Access: Other
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,102
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Turnkey
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1446
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Level, Patio Home, Ranch, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $857.53
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Thomas Real Estate Group, Stephen Thomas and Thomas Real Estate Group, Nicholas Thomas
Sold by Realty One Group West, Ed Mecheal
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Schools
Schools serving 285 S James St
School District:Orange Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science 4319 East Jordan Avenue, Orange, CA 92869 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
El Modena High School 3920 East Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 285 S James St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/24/2025
Sold
$945,000
-0.51%
MLS
11/07/2025
Listed
$949,888
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
285 S James Street, Orange, CA 92869 (MLS# PW25254225) is a Single Family property that was sold at $945,000 on December 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 285 S James Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orange? You can browse all Orange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

